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Little Squirrels Play Forest # Little Squirrels Play Forest Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Little Squirrels Play Forest, 70a Castle Quarter, Norwich, NR1 3DD · Norfolk Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Squirrels Play Forest offers a rich and nurturing environment across its four Norfolk locations: Norwich, Gorleston, and Great Yarmouth. Catering to children aged three months to six years old, the nursery is open year-round, closing only for bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Emphasising a strong connection with nature and a play-based learning approach, Little Squirrels focuses on fostering imagination, exploration, and sensory engagement. The curriculum is led by qualified Early Years Teachers and incorporates practices like the Forest School Approach and the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to become confident and active learners. They provide both full-day and sessional care, with flexible options available for parents with varying work schedules. The nursery is keenly focused on communication and language development, with dedicated programmes and resources, particularly for younger children. The team of educators is highly trained and committed to continuous professional development, ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive atmosphere for all children. Our ethos Little Squirrels Play Forest emphasises a strong connection with nature and a play-based learning approach, incorporating the Forest School and Curiosity Approach. They focus on fostering imagination, exploration, sensory engagement, and developing confident, active learners through child-led enquiry. What it's like Children learn to explore their environment and develop their curious and creative nature. Staff introduce older children to mathematics and literacy during spontaneous play, helping them build knowledge for future education. Babies receive kind and sensitive care. Nature-inspired learning Play-based curriculum Qualified Early Years Teachers Flexible session options Strong focus on communication and language ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged based on full day or half day (morning/afternoon) sessions, split into two age bands: 0-3 years and 3-5 years. Invoices are billed monthly in advance. Fees include all meals and snacks during the session, but parents must provide formula or breast milk. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Morning or afternoon session (0-3 years old) £25.50 / session - Full day session (0-3 years old) £51.00 / session - Morning or afternoon session (3-5 years old) £22.50 / session - Full day session (3-5 years old) £45.00 / session Good to know - Fees are invoiced monthly in advance around the 5th and due by the 19th of the month. - No fees are charged during periods of nursery closure, including bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year. - Fees include meals and snacks, though parents must provide formula or breast milk. - No refunds or credits are given for unused sessions due to sickness, holidays, or other absences. - Government funding is accepted for eligible two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. - Deferring a start date by more than a month may result in loss of deposit. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Squirrels Play Forest Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10298909 Lead inspector Kate Hipperson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224066)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543579) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://little-squirrels.com) Little Squirrels Play Forest, 70a Castle Quarter, Norwich, NR1 3DD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.29606/52.62667/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Norwich - [Day nurseries in Norwich](/search?q=Norwich) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-squirrels-play-forest-nr1-3dd-ey543579) ## Key facts Session types Full day care, Sessional care, Ad-hoc care Opening hours Monday to Friday between 08:00-18:00 Age range 3 months to 6 years old Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Squirrels Play Forest Last inspected 20 June 2023 · Kate Hipperson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children learn to explore their environment and develop their curious and creative nature. Staff introduce older children to mathematics and literacy during spontaneous play, helping them build knowledge for future education. Babies receive kind and sensitive care. Inspector highlights - Children learn to explore their environment and develop their curious and creative nature. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment, developing strong speech and language skills. - Leaders prioritise staff training and support, ensuring knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. - Staff quickly identify concerns about children's development and work with parents and professionals to provide appropriate help. - Parents value the effort staff put into knowing their individual children and designing unique activities based on their interests. Areas to develop - 1 develop strategies to help children to understand what they can do to ensure that their play environment remains safe and inviting for all - 2 review the arrangements for settling new children in to the nursery to ensure that staff consistently have sufficient time available to sustain high levels of interactions and support for all children's learning. Inspection #10298909 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224066) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Many parents speak of the unique activities that staff design based around their children's individual interests. > They explain how keen their children are to go to nursery each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly identify any concerns about children's development. They work with parents and other professionals to put in place appropriate help and support. This helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make progress in their learning. Outdoor space Children have spaces to move, climb and balance, both indoors and outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Little Squirrels Play Forest 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmCaacr7h2IFEAcC7KvrnFpv5hJroUO4OdY1UGRpzCVox8vw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Dee Google 6 years ago My son has enjoyed going to this nursery for the last two and a half years and will certainly miss and remember it and the staff. He has grown into a highly sociable and positive fun kind boy and little squirrels definitely encouraged him with this. I always recommend them to any parent who asks about my sons care and about local nurseries. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMHZ5Yi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e3e66583227d:0x377cbfe92bd2502a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVMzWFudtYka6voF6FNfNTwMTAbzn8bDL4BHAj6Ok6SD7AvHJFu=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Beth Moseley 6 years ago My son has been going here since January and he loves it. The staff are very caring and really take an interest in my son and his wellbeing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM0My02R2FREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3e66583227d:0x377cbfe92bd2502a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKv2kkZvmtImORuImAxmbj-KIhj_RILADlfWG00A8EeHpMrVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shweta Advani 8 years ago Its a good place to help your children learn and explore... highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBX2RMajR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e3e66583227d:0x377cbfe92bd2502a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJxHUvCJCfjaPGyIAqeD59H49NSRxNm9Iva6IgRO7dgTDlZmQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Cat Hegarty 7 years ago Fantastic nursery with lovely staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZakktZGJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3e66583227d:0x377cbfe92bd2502a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIDxJzNmouXMg6BaQqOeZuaTP_iXXDEPjzCfoLUQHQIjHDiXQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sophie Sayers 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMVllaUp3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3e66583227d:0x377cbfe92bd2502a) Reviews from Google for Little Squirrels Play Forest. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3998281577381646378&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2019 - June 2023 Good - March 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Squirrels Play Forest ### How can Little Squirrels Play Forest be contacted? ### What outdoor space does Little Squirrels Play Forest use? ### How does Little Squirrels Play Forest support children with SEND? ### Is Little Squirrels Play Forest a day nursery or preschool? ### What size of nursery is Little Squirrels Play Forest? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norwich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Squirrels Play Forest. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Chestnut Nursery Norfolk St. Giles Norwich · NR2 1LL 4.1(12 reviews) ](/nursery/chestnut-nursery-norfolk-ltd-st-giles-nr2-1ll-ey484511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery Norwich · NR2 1SF 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/chapelfield-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-nr2-1sf-254014) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Hamlet Charity Norwich · NR2 1SJ ](/nursery/the-hamlet-centre-children-s-service-nr2-1sj-ey435182) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### City College Nursery Norwich · NR2 2LJ ](/nursery/city-college-nursery-nr2-2lj-254021) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Treehouse Children's Centre Norwich · NR3 3DN 4.4(18 reviews) ](/nursery/treehouse-children-s-centre-nr3-3dn-254328) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Magdalen Gates Nursery Norwich · NR3 1NG ](/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-nr3-1ng-2867148) [See all nurseries in Norwich →](/search?q=Norwich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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